X Factor judge, Cheryl Cole has spoken out in defence of any gay contestants on the show, saying that it shouldn’t matter if you are gay or straight.

In an interview given to Attitude magazine before Dannii Minogue’s faux pas last week, Cheryl said:

“You are what you are. You shouldn’t have to explain either way, whether you’re straight or gay. It shouldn’t be an issue.

“It should be a case of you’re talented. People like you. Full stop. You shouldn’t have to explain.”

Cole added, “It’s still one of those issues people still seem to have. I’m glad shows like X Factor show all the different types of people out there.”